Maisie F. Thomas, 92, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. She was born in Martinsville, VA on September 11, 1918, the daughter of the late George and Pearl Victoria Hairston.
On August 24, 1935, in Logan County, WV, she was united in marriage to James Thomas who preceded her in death on October 8, 1986. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Starlight Outreach Ministries where she served as Church Mother. She was also a member of the Eastern Star back in West Virginia. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed working crossword puzzles, traveling, bowling, and playing cards. Her three greatest loves were her God, her family and her church.
Surviving are her children, Bernice Oates, Ruth (Beverly) Johnson Sr,, all of Racine, James (Alfreda) Thomas Jr., of Dumfries, VA, Rev. John ( Annie) Thomas, of Racine, and Maisie (John) Glover, of Columbus, OH, and son-in-law James Smith, of Dale City, VA; 18 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 53 great-great grandchildren, a great-great-great granddaughter, and her longtime friend, Lenora Moss, of Logan, WV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Sr., and daughters, Lavonia Thomas-Nazel and Deaconess Elnoria Thomas-Smith. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends further survive her.
Her Homegoing Service will be celebrated in the Starlight Outreach Ministries, 2040 Golf Ave., on Monday, November 1st at 11:00 a.m., with her son, Rev. John T. Thomas officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Logan, WV.
Gaynell and Jaclyn Smith says
We are all in mourning over the loss of our “Big Granny”. Daddy always called her “Love”, beacuse you couldn’t help but feel it if you were in her presence. I didn’t spend much time with the Smith Family as a whole, but I looked forward to my afternoons with Big Granny. She is loved, and will be missed.